unchecked
adjective
un·checked
ˌən-ˈchekt 
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information
Examples of unchecked in a Sentence
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Essentially unchecked by members of his own party and appearing more confident than ever, the president imposed steep tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
This tolerance creates a culture where trust breaks down and toxic behaviour flourishes unchecked.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Joe, of course, picks Eva, and everyone collectively is just letting this strong duo go unchecked, which is baffling to me.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The administration has argued universities allowed antisemitism to go unchecked at campus protests last year against Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
This tolerance creates a culture where trust breaks down and toxic behaviour flourishes unchecked.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Joe, of course, picks Eva, and everyone collectively is just letting this strong duo go unchecked, which is baffling to me.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The administration has argued universities allowed antisemitism to go unchecked at campus protests last year against Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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